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Overview
Challenge yourself on Fundy Footpath and the longest stretch of coastal wilderness on the Eastern Seaboard, all while experiencing the world’s highest tides. This tour combines the freedom of backpacking, with the comforts of a full support team. You can travel light knowing that the team will have the tents set up for you each night when you arrive at camp. Relax after a full day on the trail and let your friendly and experienced guides prepare nutritious and local meals over the campfire. Catch a few stories under the stars, or drift off to the lap of the beach-side waves. Complete your journey with a trips to St. Andrews-by-the-Sea and the Fundy Isles Archipelago for some kayaking and fine cuisine!
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Highlights
Discover the entire Fundy Footpath with qualified and experienced Guides.
This tour combines the freedom of backpacking with the comforts of a full support team.
Enjoy fresh and locally inspired meals prepared over a campfire.
A full-day of sea kayaking adventure in the Fundy Isles Archipelago.
Learn About the rich natural and cultural History of the Bay of Fundy.
Explore the coastal villages of St. Martins and St. Andrews-by-the-Sea
Itinerary
Meet your guides at the Hilton Hotel before walking the historic uptown of Saint John, Canada’s oldest incorporated city. Have lunch at Lily’s Cafe in Rockwood Park before departing for the Village of St. Martins. Tour the Village and learn about the rich cultural history. From shipbuilding families to women ship Captains, your connection to the region is hidden in the stories. After the tour, rendezvous with your guides to prepare your pack for the Fundy Footpath.
DAY 1
Make a quick stop at the Shipyard Cafe before hitting the trailhead. Your guides will prepare a trailside lunch on your way to your first camp. Our recommendation, take in some stars this night because you’re in the UNESCO Fundy Biosphere Reserve that is part of the longest stretch of wilderness coastline on the eastern seaboard, there’s practically no light pollution!
DAY 2
This morning, your guides will prepare breakfast and coffee or tea before heading back on the trail. Discover the land’s natural and cultural history through your guide’s interpretation and stories. Arrive at your second camp, where your support team has once again set up your accommodations and brought in fresh food.
DAY 3
Wake up again amongst the trees and continue on the trail. The Fundy Footpath’s elevation and terrain can be challenging. Your guides will make sure you are taken care of and will have lots of tips on how to conquer the trail. Once again, your meals will be accompanied by the view along the picturesque Bay of Fundy.
DAY 4
You’ve finished over half of the Trail! This is an accomplishment on its own. Looking out across the Bay of Fundy, you will also be able to see the province of Nova Scotia. Take in the natural history on the formation of the Bay and how it get its highest tides.
DAY 5
Congratulations! Today you finish the Fundy Footpath. Your last breakfast at camp with your team is a time to celebrate as you are in the home stretch. Once you finish the trail, shuttle back to St. Martins and enjoy less wild amenities at your accommodations in the village.
DAY 6
Travel to St. Andrews-by-the-Sea and enjoy a free day to explore, rest, interact with locals and hear their tales. Small cafes and boutiques offer a great place to unwind. Even better, visit the Kingsbrae Gardens for a walk through the grounds, we’ll all meet there for dinner! Your accommodations this night is the world class Algonquin Resort.
DAY 7
The adventure continues! A full day of kayaking in the Fundy Isles Archipelago completes your Bay of Fundy experience. Keep your eyes out for all the marine life that calls this place home. Whales, seals, and eagles are all curious about what kayakers are up to. Return to Saint Andrews to for your last night together as a team. A farewell dinner at the Rossmount Inn is the perfect end to your tour.
DAY 8
This is your last day together! Exchange phone numbers and photos before departing back to the Saint John Airport and back home.
DAY 9
What's Included
Experienced guides
All meals included in the itinerary
Park fees
Harmonized sales tax (15%)
What's not Included
Airfare and airfare taxes
Guide and support gratuities
Travel insurance
Personal expenses
Shuttle to and from airport and hotel
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, Red Rock Adventure can create a specific meal plan for individuals with any dietary restrictions.
Just be sure to let us know well before your arrival.
Can you accommodate dietary restrictions?
Guests have the ability to cancel a tour reservation they have made. It is required by Red Rock Adventure that a guest cancel their booking a minimum of twenty-four (24) hours before the departure time, and will cancel the evening before if the trip starts between 8:00am and 12:00pm the next day.
Guests will be given a full refund of their deposit(s) if a tour is cancelled by your lead guide due to weather.
What is the cancellation policy for day trips?
Guests have the ability to cancel a tour reservation they have made.
90 days from departure: No Charge
60 to 89 days from departure: 25% of trip cost45 to 59 days from departure: 50% of trip cost
44 days or less from departure: 100% of trip cost
What is the cancellation policy for multi-day trips?
You will see that different tours or courses have been rated for difficulty. Below are the levels and their descriptions:
Level 1 - Easy
These experiences require little to no physical fitness and are suitable for anyone. Weather can be a factor, but generally doesn't make the tour any more difficult. No previous experience is necessary. You may experience uneven or slippery terrain.
Level 2 - Easy+
These experiences require very minimal physical fitness and can even be completed by people with mobility issues. Little to no previous experience is necessary. Some aspects of the tour may feel challenging, but in general individuals are able to complete the experience. Weather can make these tours slightly more challenging. Terrain is variable and can be a small challenge for some.
Level 3 - Moderate
These experiences begin to challenge individuals. Previous experience is encouraged, but not required. Duration of the trips can change depending on the the fitness levels of the participants. Weather can be a factor in making these tours more challenging. Elevation gains and losses are common. Terrain can be challenging with rocks and roots.
Level 4 - Challenging
These experiences are challenging. Previous experience is strongly encouraged and in some aspects of journeys, it is required. Good physical fitness is required. Weather can definitley play a role in the difficulty of the tour. Elevation gains and losses are common. Terrain can be challenging with rocks and roots. Participant (may) sleep in tents. Participants could be carrying backpacks weighing up to 20-25lbs.
Level 5 - Extreme
These tours are challenging, even for experienced outdoors people. Participants could be carrying backpacks weighing 25+lbs. Participants will be sleeping in tents.
What do the difficulty levels of your tours mean?
Coastal New Brunswick enjoys a mild climate in the summers, with an average daily high in June and early July around 18.5°C (mid-60s°F). In August, the highs can average 26°C (upper-70s°F), while the lows at night average around 13°C (mid-50s°F). As with any coastal region, wind and rain are always a possibility, along with Atlantic fog. Be sure to bring layers for both warmth and protection against rain.
What's the weather like?